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Originally Posted by daniel-lewis-1985
Do you mind me asking what your symptoms are?
Mine has been severe weight loss (from 11 st 9 to 9 st.5) which sucks.
The usual running to the toilet extravanganza.
Mouth ulcers.
sickness.
Cramps.
Acid reflux.
I immediately thought the dreaded aids (probably overdramatic but Philadelphia is my fav film so its like one of my worst fears!) but thank god I get tested every 6 months and im std free!
It does sound like I must be allergic to certain foods perhaps that cause flare ups but I don't understand how this can come on in my late twenties.
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Look familiar? it's an indicator of coeliac, and your weight loss is due to you not absorbing any nutrients from your food, you'll prob get some iron, vit D and calcium tabs from your doc to boost you as soo as you get a diagnosis. You should take a multi vit now even though with the bowel trouble it doesn't seem like you're absorbing much , bet you feel rubbish?
Did they take a biopsy when they dis the endoscopy? That will confirm, having a helicobactor test might be wise too.
It's an auto immune condition and can crop up at any time so don't worry, it will mean a complete diet overhaul though you'll be surprised where the pesky gluten crops up. There are lots of information sites and forums for info so don't worry.
I have really bad acid reflux and was on omeprazole now something else, I had helicobactor which was treated an had an endoscopy last fri with biopsy...
Just to add gluten is in oats, rye, barley, wheat and other grain so bread and pasta will make you feel really bad, don't drop any food groups though until you've finished your tests.